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Introduced at ECAD in 2024 as an extension of our Annual Awards, the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Visionary Awards provide grant funding to support exceptional explorers in advancing their work in science, conservation, sustainability and exploration.
“We believe we are living in a new era of discovery, one that is pushing us further into space, deeper into the sea, and knitting us more closely with our plant and animal kin on Earth, bringing us closer than ever to understanding the origins and nature of life itself. Eric and I are excited to see the new worlds these passionate explorers will discover.”
– Wendy Schmidt, president and co-founder, Schmidt Family Foundation and Schmidt Ocean Institute
Eric FN’17 and Wendy Schmidt MN’19 (2023 President’s Award for Conservation Recipient) are proud to support the future of exploration and celebrate awardees, as they join the incredible legacy of The Explorers Club and continue to push the boundaries of exploration, on this planet and beyond.
Eric and Wendy Schmidt founded the Schmidt Family Foundation, Schmidt Ocean Institute and Schmidt Sciences. Through their philanthropy, the couple are working toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all.
Applications are reviewed on an invitation only basis.
Header portraits taken by photographer Felix Kunze
James Delgado, Ph.D.
2026
Digital Documentation, Virtual Preservation and Interpretation of Piccard and Walsh’s Trieste
Rebecca Hui
2026
Confidential – this application is intended only for selected applicants. Please keep all materials and information related to the program confidential until awardees have been selected.
Congratulations on joining the incredible legacy of The Explorers Club Annual Dinner (ECAD) Awardees. You are in the company of the best and brightest in exploration, spanning over 120 years of scientific discovery.
Through the generosity of Eric and Wendy Schmidt, you are invited to apply for a Schmidt Explorers Club Visionary Award grant to help fund the important work you do. This grant is given to select ECAD Awardees in support of exceptional explorers and their projects. Kindly note:
Applications are due on March 15, 2025 11:59PM ET. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate late submissions or extensions.
Congratulations again on your ECAD award. We look forward to celebrating your work in April and your continuing efforts on behalf of science, conservation and the spirit of exploration.
